In India, legal Metrology Certificate lays down rules and regulations for measurement and measuring devices. It also prevents unfair trade practices, thereby protecting the environment, public safety, customers and traders. The legal Metrology rules are laid in accordance with the Legal Metrology Act,2009, which is a combination of Standard Weights & Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights & Measure (Enforcement) Act, 1985 along with some updated offences and penalties, which are discussed in this blog.
